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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many seeds does Demeter's daughter eat before returning?
2. According to the hymn, how does Demeter try to make a child immortal?
3. Who is Demeter's daughter?
4. Which one of the following is not something that Demeter is known for?
5. What is unique about The Hymn to the Sun?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who assists the poet in the beginning of The Hymn to the Moon, and what is the moon's name?
2. How is the birth of Aphrodite explained in The Second Hymn to Aphrodite?
3. What does the poet pray for at the end of The Hymn to Poseidon?
4. What happens when Aphrodite meets Anchises?
5. How is The Hymn to Zeus written and how is Zeus defined in it?
6. What metaphor is used to describe the moon in The Hymn to the Moon?
7. What metaphor is used to describe the sun in The Hymn to the Sun?
8. What type of goddess is Demeter and how many hymns are dedicated to her?
9. Who is Aphrodite attracted to and what is her plan?
10. What powers are described in The Hymn to Poseidon?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the entire saga of Demeter and her search for Persephone. Include an analysis of how Zeus becomes involved, the story of Demeter, King Celeus, and Metanira, the reunion between Demeter and Persephone, and how it leads to the changing of the seasons. Also, describe how Greek mythology was designed to explain the origins for things and which hymns illustrate that intent the most.
Essay Topic 2
Describe Hestia's presence and the importance of it as it relates to both the immortal and mortal. In addition, compare Hestia's involvement in Greek mythology with the other gods and goddesses, and explain why she is considered to hold so much power.
Essay Topic 3
Explain how and why myths were written to be entertaining using the hymns to provide examples. Also, analyze the possible results of the myths and their effectiveness if they were not designed to be as entertaining, or could not maintain a person's interest.
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